The best protective hair products are the ones that you don't have to think about. They're designed to do what they say they'll do, and they don't get in the way of your daily routine. If you're looking for a new product to shield your tresses from the sun, wind, and other elements that can damage your hair, we've got you covered.
$55.00
I have had really good experiences with Oribe products, but this is by far my favorite! It does not weigh down my hair and it makes it really easy to style my hair. ...This product is amazing. I can never find a good hair product that actually helps with sun damage and color damage. ...Leaves my hair soft and easy to style.
What it is: A weightless mist that protects hair from the damaging effects of heat styling, UV rays, and pollution while combating frizz.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Heat Protection
- Frizz
- UV Pollution
$49.00
I love the shine this gives my hair. I didn’t really notice that my hair dries quicker with this product though. ...It also has a honey protective complex in it that protects against heat damage from blow drying and adds to the healthy glow this product gives your hair.
What it is: A lightweight spray that cuts blow-dry time by 50 percent.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
$27.00
I'm happy with the way it works - seems to be protective, and my hair is shiny in a good way after I diffuse. ...I received this hair product for free. I'm happy that I did because I really do like using new products.
What it is: An extra-moisturizing shine spray with heat protection up to 425°F.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Heat Protection
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Adds shine and primes hair for heat styling
$90.00
It has a great heat protective quality to it too, perfect for when I curl my hair or want to have it in waves. ...Light scent at application and helped make my hair more voluminous when blow drying. Overall good product just don’t over spray or you’ll end up washing your hair that day
What it is: A highly concentrated heat-protectant spray that creates incredible softness, sleekness, and shine for smooth, polished blowouts with body.
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Heat Protection
- Shine
- Frizz
$38.00
This Moroccan oil shampoo is so excellent! It cleaned my hair without stripping the color and without stripping away the protective barrier. ...Love this product!...Complimentary from Moroccanoil, I love these products. I have very thick curly hair and any Moroccanoil product works wonders for my hair.
What it is: A pH-balanced, sulfate-free shampoo that helps protect against color fade while imparting radiant shine.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Shine
- Color Safe
- Color Fading
Key Benefits:
- Extends the life of hair color
- Enhances vibrancy and shine
- Promotes healthier-looking hair
Highlighted Ingredients:
- ArganID™: Infuses argan oil into hair's cortex, helping to seal and repair the hair.
- Sun Protection Quat: Color defense shield that helps protect hair from color loss and damage.
- Pomegranate Extract: Helps to protect keratin from environmental aggressors.
Ingredient Callo
$43.50
Love this product!...I have always been a fan of pureology, my stylist always uses this brand on my hair :) the Xylose in the product just like sunscreen creates a protective barrier for the skin, this provides a protective barrier for our hair when we use hot tools. ...This is a great product, I use it every time I blow dry my hair and helps a lot with flyaways, frizz and baby hairs.
What it is: A lightweight lotion that controls frizz and flyaways while protecting against heat for fine to normal, frizzy hair.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine and Medium
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Heat Protection
- Color Safe
Key Benefits:
- Smooths and controls frizz
- Protects from heat damage
- Provides extraordinary color protection
Formulation: Lotion
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Camellia: Smooths and nourishes hair.
- Shea Butter: Softens hair.
- Xylose: Protects hair from heat styling and damage.
$34.00
Pattern Beauty gifted me Transition Hair mask. I love this mask for when I come out of my protective styles. ...Best for coming out of protective styles...I used this once and it really helped to detangle my hair when taking braids down and I notice a lot less breakage.
What it is: A nutrient-dense mask that prevents breakage and maintains moisture balance—for hair transitioning away from chemical treatments or protective styles.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Damage/ Split Ends
$20.00
I absolutely love this protective hair oil by the Sephora Collection. The price point on this high quality product is amazing! ...Smells nice, light weight, protective, good amount...I’m a hair care enthusiast. I’ve tried many oils and this has got to be my favorite.
What it is: An extremely lightweight, protective hair oil with moringa oil and vitamin F that works to repair damaged hair and restore shine.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Medium and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Heat Protection
Key Benefits:
- Strengthen Hair and Reduce Breakage
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Moringa Oil from Natural Origin: Known to enhance shine.
- Vitamin F: Strengthens hair and reduces breakage.
Ingredient Callouts: This product comes in recyclable packaging.
$41.00
The BEST volumizing product I have tried...This is absolutely the best volumizing product I have used. It's light weight and adds a fabulous spring to my hair. ...Give great volume without making my hair feel dirty like some other products.
What it is: A reparative blow-dry mist for lasting body and bounce that protects hair for soft, shiny, and visibly healthy blowouts.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Hold & Extended Styling
- Heat Protection
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Repairs and protects hair for faster, healthier-looking blowouts
- Lasting body and bounce
- Creates touchably soft, shiny hair
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Jackfruit Polysaccharides and Advanced Polymers: Create soft, smooth blowouts with lasting body—no stiff, sticky hair.
- Bamboo Extract Lipopeptides: Act as a scaffolding to protect hair from damage and promote style
$78.00
I have long, very dry, medium-thickness hair. I use this primarily on my hair. I find this oil quite thick compared to other hair oils I’ve tried, so I’m very careful not to use too much. ...I'm going back to the hair oil.
What it is: A luxe and fast-absorbing face, body, and hair oil that delivers moisture and a visibly radiant glow that lasts all day.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
- Frizz
Key Benefits:
- Intensely hydrates, replenishes, and softens
- Imparts a visibly radiant glow
- Protects against moisture loss